Who can take topiramate
Most adults and children aged 2 years and over can take topiramate.
Who may not be able to take topiramate
Topiramate is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take this medicine if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to topiramate or any other medicine
- have kidney problems, especially kidney stones
- have a blood disorder called acute porphyria
- have a history of blood metabolic acidosis, where the body produces too much acid or cannot remove it properly
- have eye problems, especially glaucoma
- have liver problems
- are pregnant or trying to get pregnant – girls and women of childbearing age who need to take topiramate must be enrolled on a pregnancy prevention programme. Speak to your doctor about this